DOLLY Parton's Imagination Library, the initiative she set up as a tribute to her illiterate father, has reached a major milestone handing out its 100 millionth free book.
The 72-year-old country star and philanthropist donated a copy of her children's picture book Coat of Many Colors (named after her 1971 single of the same name) to the Library of Congress in Washington DC - the world's largest library.
"I always like to say that 100 million books have led to 100 million stories," said Parton.
"I am so honoured that our little program has now grown to such a point that we can partner with the Library of Congress to bring even more stories to children across the country."
From its infancy in Tennessee, to the largest children's literacy program in the world, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has inspired millions of children around the globe to love reading.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said Parton's work through her Imagination Library was "awe-inspiring".
"There is no way to truly quantify the impact this program has had on developing young readers across America and in other parts of the world. This is an extraordinary gift to humankind," she said.
Through the not-for-profit, the celebrated country music star has been donating millions of books to children for more than 20 years. Families who sign up receive a book per month.
With only one book in her childhood home in Tennessee when growing up - The Bible - Parton went on to develop a love of fairy tales and now says she reads a book a week.